See How They Run
Searchlight Pictures | Release Date: September 16, 2022
6.1
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Generally favorable reviews based on 67 Ratings
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AncientAmberDec 6, 2022
Was expecting more. It's a bit fun and inoffensive. I honestly wanted less of the self-aware satire and more of a sharp comedic mystery. The pay-off of the murderer reveal left me cold. It wasn't so much that I didn't see it coming, butWas expecting more. It's a bit fun and inoffensive. I honestly wanted less of the self-aware satire and more of a sharp comedic mystery. The pay-off of the murderer reveal left me cold. It wasn't so much that I didn't see it coming, but rather that I considered it and dismissed it as being too boring, which it was. Directorial style was, as noted by others, discount Wes Anderson, even down to actors like Brody and Ronan. Overall, a bit of a waste of talent, but not a terrible way to spend 90 minutes or so.… Expand
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TVJerrySep 16, 2022
This movie takes place in '50s London, where Agatha Christie's famous hit The Mousetrap is celebrating 100 shows. When someone is murdered in the theater, enter a seasoned detective (Sam Rockwell) and his typically-eager-but-bumblingThis movie takes place in '50s London, where Agatha Christie's famous hit The Mousetrap is celebrating 100 shows. When someone is murdered in the theater, enter a seasoned detective (Sam Rockwell) and his typically-eager-but-bumbling assistant (Saoirse Ronan, who creates a delightful character). They set about solving the case, while the parallels to the play mount. To be good, a classic whodunit like this traditionally has witty writing, snappy performances, taut direction and beautiful art direction. This version has a bit of each, but never shines in any category. Everyone is trying hard, but there's nothing clever in the script or plot and the overall direction lacks tension. Even the costumes/locations are only average beautiful. Anyone desiring to revive this style of mystery should bring something fresh to the approach. Sadly, this film is rather bland all around.… Expand
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BulgarianCriticNov 20, 2022
This was pretty weak in acting, comedy and mystery. It had some alright moments but it was a pretty big bore in the long run. I give them credit that they at least tried to do something a bit different than the usual flicks.
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5
Mauro_LanariNov 14, 2022
(Mauro Lanari)
In his debut feature film, the director moves between many realities, the literary, the theatrical, the cinematographic, the metatextual, the parody, to the detriment of the only real one that deserved an antithetical twist:(Mauro Lanari)
In his debut feature film, the director moves between many realities, the literary, the theatrical, the cinematographic, the metatextual, the parody, to the detriment of the only real one that deserved an antithetical twist: that of not being once again sacrificially criminalized but on the contrary rehabilitated. In short: always the same murder, the art that kills the true facts.… Expand
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CarlElmoreNov 25, 2022
This was definitely pitched to Searchlight as "What if Wes Anderson had made Knives Out". They just forgot to include most of the elements that make both very good.
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RohmoSep 20, 2022
I was very underwhelmed by this. It feels so derivatively stylistically of Wes Anderson but also hampered by an uninteresting narrative with one-note characters.
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bertobellamyDec 20, 2022
'See How They Run' is a mystery film that, although it uses cunning metanarrative resources, its execution ultimately leads to familiar places. Feels like Wes Anderson's version of "Knives Out"; his influence is more than noticeable, which'See How They Run' is a mystery film that, although it uses cunning metanarrative resources, its execution ultimately leads to familiar places. Feels like Wes Anderson's version of "Knives Out"; his influence is more than noticeable, which makes the movie look somewhat derivative. Its self-awareness provides some fun and even witty moments, but the characters are too bland to get fully involved. Sam Rockwell goes full apathetic mode for his role, and although this allows us to see another side of the actor, the story does not fully develop a conflict in him. On the other hand, Saoirse Ronan is fine with the most memorable character of this whodunit.… Expand
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JLuis_001Oct 9, 2022
Critics who made unfortunate comparisons to Knives Out did unnecessary damage to this story, and while it may be understandable why these comparisons were made, See How They Run is a very different animal and unlike Rian Johnson's film, thisCritics who made unfortunate comparisons to Knives Out did unnecessary damage to this story, and while it may be understandable why these comparisons were made, See How They Run is a very different animal and unlike Rian Johnson's film, this one doesn't make the most of its plot or its cast by making the very basic mistake of failing to sustain what is initially quite solid, but gradually dissolves and never manages to rebound.

It doesn't completely deviate and the proceedings are competent enough, but that a film like this, which seemed so interesting and features a more than remarkable cast leaves you with no impression at the end, it reveals unequivocally that what was delivered was barely relevant.… Expand
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theredskyOct 22, 2022
This was definitely pitched to Searchlight as “What if Wes Anderson made Knives Out”. That sounds like a really fun concept but unfortunately this movie lacks the charm of both Knives Out and Wes Anderson and the good characters of Knives OutThis was definitely pitched to Searchlight as “What if Wes Anderson made Knives Out”. That sounds like a really fun concept but unfortunately this movie lacks the charm of both Knives Out and Wes Anderson and the good characters of Knives Out with more of an emphasis on the Wes Anderson part. So now this movie is stuck in a rut of being overshadowed by much better projects. These characters are paper thin. Most of them are identified by one discernible trait that doesn’t get developed or played with other than Sam Rockwell’s character. It’s definitely trying to go for that Wes Anderson dry humor and performance but it doesn’t work here because it isn’t a Wes Anderson movie. Most of the actors are just okay with Saoirse Ronan feeling like the only actor putting in effort. The story here is definitely mimicking a play as the core of this story is centered around a play but it doesn’t fully go into that. The story isn’t set in one location or anything like that which the movie wants to do and the actual story itself doesn’t have any satisfying clues. The reveal itself is incredibly underwhelming because all the “clues” they leave aren’t really clues so the reveal comes out of nowhere in the worst way. This was very disappointing but it was clear to me that there was effort put into how the film looked. The production design, cinematography and lighting are all very well done but the story lets everything down. Just watch Knives Out or a Wes Anderson movie instead of this.… Expand
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5
ResetButtonNov 19, 2022
Boring. Structurally flawed who-dun-it with poor characterizations, muddled motivation and wanna-be Wes Anderson quirk. It never comes together. The writing isn’t as clever as it thinks it is and there the plot is frustrating because we asBoring. Structurally flawed who-dun-it with poor characterizations, muddled motivation and wanna-be Wes Anderson quirk. It never comes together. The writing isn’t as clever as it thinks it is and there the plot is frustrating because we as the audience are always ahead of the characters. Skip it.… Expand
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5
geewahJan 14, 2023
The premise and style was clever but for a few jokes, this is a rather dull murder mystery.
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6
RobertHowardFeb 1, 2023
A humorous and well-meaning spoof of the whodunit genre that does not always work perfectly but offers solid if not spectacular piece of entertainment.
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